Risk and Compliance Officer - Newark

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

We are a forward thinking, progressive and dynamic organisation. As part of our continuing growth plans, we are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Legal Assistant to join our Document Production Team.

Benefits:

Some of the great benefits that we offer are:
•   Generous holiday entitlements
•   Staff discount on legal fees
•   Income protection
•   Life assurance at 3 x salary
•   Salary sacrifice pension scheme
•   Employee Assistance Programme

The role:

The successful candidate will work alongside our Risk and Compliance team and report to our Risk and Compliance Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role but most importantly they will have an excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced team whilst still being accurate and thorough. Ultimately, they will be good at detailed work, quick to learn and IT literate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•   General compliance administration
•   Completing file opening and database entry
•   Ensuring inboxes are up to date and tasks are dealt with daily.
•   Completing the AML E-ID checks so the company is compliant with the anti-money laundering regulations.
•   Dealing with external file releases
•   Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager with reviewing proof of funds and source of wealth evidence.
•   Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager with monthly file audits.
•   Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager in dealing with breaches and complaints and maintaining detailed logs with evidence.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 – Monday to Friday (36.25 per week)
Location: Newark
Salary: Dependent upon experience

Person Specification:
	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Educated to GCSE/A level standard	Relevant experience in a compliance officer role.
Knowledge	IT literate/ability to use online systems efficiently	Previous experience with Microsoft packages.
Skills	Excellent attention to detail Thorough and accurate Ability to work with confidence and credibility. Strong planning and organisational skills. Excellent analytical, written and numeracy skills. Excellent communication skills at all levels. Excellent IT skills	Ability to use online AML systems
Competencies	Desire to provide a high quality service. Highly structured and organised. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Highest level of integrity.	Ability to create and nurture relationships at all levels.
Attributes	Proactive and approachable. Ability to engage with others to improve quality and performance. Hardworking and positive attitude. Quick learner
Other	The ability to travel between Chattertons offices would be desirable therefore a full driving licence and access to a car is preferable but not essential.

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Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: hr@chattertons.com

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